Faculty of Medicine :
Neurotechnology
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (19.9150 hours/week = 50%) At the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1
Postdoctoral Researcher (50 %; until 31.12.2028, end of project): Neuro-Cybersecurity and Secure Neurotechnology (m/f/d)
Led by Professor Christian Klaes, the KlaesLab specializes in exploring the intersection between biological and artificial systems. Professor Klaes holds the professorship for neurotechnology at the Ruhr-University Bochum and is an expert in human and monkey brain-computer interfaces, both invasive and non-invasive. Currently, the lab is focused on using state-of-the-art machine learning approaches for brain-machine interfaces to control devices, developing advanced neural analysis methods to control human hand exoskeletons, and conducting virtual reality research using VR, EEG, and invasive neural recordings from humans. The lab has a broad network of collaborations within Ruhr-University Bochum, as well as with external partners such as Caltech, Ruhr University of Applied Sciences (Iossifidis Lab), German Primate Center, University of Madeira, Snap GmbH, and many others.
The postdoctoral researcher will play a central scientific role in the KlaesLab subproject, bridging experimental neurotechnology and cybersecurity-oriented research. The position combines independent research, conceptual integration, and scientific coordination.
| Scope: | part-time |
| Duration: | fixed-term,
until 31.12.2028 (end of project) |
| Start: | At the earliest possible date |
| Apply by: |
2026-02-23 |
Your tasks:
- Scientific coordination of the KlaesLab contributions to BrainGuard
- Development of threat models and security concepts for neurotechnological systems
- Methodological supervision of PhD projects on EEG-based authentication and neural data decoding and privacy risks
- Integration of experimental findings into broader neuro-cybersecurity frameworks
- Close collaboration with project partners in cybersecurity, cryptography, and embedded systems
- Publication of results in high-impact international journals and conferences
Your profile:
- PhD in Neuroscience, Neuroengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
- Strong background in neural data analysis, brain–machine interfaces, or computational neuroscience
- Demonstrated interest in security, privacy, or trustworthy AI in sensitive systems
- Experience in interdisciplinary research and scientific project coordination
- Very good command of English
We offer:
- A highly interdisciplinary and intellectually stimulating research environment
- The opportunity to shape an emerging research field at the intersection of neurotechnology and cybersecurity
- Excellent conditions for scientific visibility, networking, and career development
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade TV-L E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Christian Klaes
, Tel.: +49 234 32 19220
Dr. Artur Pilacinski
0234 32 19222
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-02-23. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5360.
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